Author Archives: Angela Palmer

About Angela Palmer

I am married and have three children aged 18 years, 16 years and 12 years. I live on the North Shore in Auckland, New Zealand. I work part time in the school library, teach piano and work part time in my Stampin' Up! business. I am a Christian. I have been making cards for over 20 years. In August 2012 I became a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. I enjoy card making and other paper craft and as a Demonstrator it is wonderful to be able to share this enjoyment with others.

Stampin’ SEAL – Stampin’ Up!’s New Adhesive – Thursday’s Tip

By | 11 June 2020

Stampin’ Up! have two new runner tape adhesives. They are Stampin’ SEAL and Stampin’ SEAL+. Stampin’ SEAL everyday adhesive that bonds instantly and neatly. Stampin’ SEAL+ has a stronger bond which works well with 3D and heavier projects. Stampin’ SEAL• Stampin’ SEAL is less expensive and is designed for everyday use, like SNAIL.• Stampin’ SEAL… Read More: Stampin’ SEAL – Stampin’ Up!’s New Adhesive – Thursday’s Tip »

Auckland July Extravaganza 2020 – Crafting Fun Day!

By | 8 June 2020

The Auckland July Extravaganza 2020 is coming up on Saturday 4th July. Extravaganza is a popular event put on three times a year by Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators, like me, who are part of the Creative Inkers Team. Come create with us and have an enjoyable day crafting with like-minded people.  You will make five projects… Read More: Auckland July Extravaganza 2020 – Crafting Fun Day! »

2020-2021 Annual Catalogue Is Now Here!

By | 3 June 2020

The 2020-2021 Annual Catalogue is now here! There are lots of exciting new products, along with five new In Colors. When the Annual Catalogue is released, Stampin’ Up! introduces five new In Colors. These are available for two years. The 2020-2022 In Colors are Bumblebee Bee, Cinnamon Cider, Just Jade, Magenta Madness and Misty Moonlight.… Read More: 2020-2021 Annual Catalogue Is Now Here! »

Become A Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator & Join My Team!

By | 16 May 2020

I love being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. I would to share with you some of the benefits of being a Demonstrator and why I chose to be one. Here are some of the benefits of being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Discounts on high quality products (minimum 20% before GST) Early access to products Opportunity to… Read More: Become A Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator & Join My Team! »

How To Best Cut With Rectangle Dies – Thursday’s Tip

By | 14 May 2020

Today’s tip is showing you how to best cut with rectangle dies when using your die cutting machine. Rectangle dies are great to use in your crafting, but sometimes they are hard to put through your die cutting machine. As you put it through the machine, the edge of the die it is often harder… Read More: How To Best Cut With Rectangle Dies – Thursday’s Tip »

Subtle Striped Sponged Background With Shimmer Paint

By | 11 May 2020

This card has a lovely striped sponged background. It was created by masking off different areas of the card and then sponging in the unmasked area. The colours I have used for the striped sponged background are as follows, Seaside Spray, Rococo Rose, So Saffron, Highland Heather and Pear Pizzazz. The stamp set I used… Read More: Subtle Striped Sponged Background With Shimmer Paint »

Bright Colourful Background With Pigment Sprinkles!

By | 6 May 2020

These cards have a wonderful bright and colourful background. I created these backgrounds with Pigment Sprinkles. They are thank you cards that I made for my customers. Pigment Sprinkles are activated with water, so I had to use a cardstock that works well with water. I used Shimmery White cardstock. To make the cards, I… Read More: Bright Colourful Background With Pigment Sprinkles! »

Card Kits – A Easy Way To Create Lovely Handmade Cards!

By | 4 May 2020

Card kits are a fun and simple way to make lovely handmade cards at home. They are perfect for all sorts of people – kids, adults, beginner stampers, and even experienced ones. Kits will save you time as you don’t need to spend time thinking about what you are going to make and everything is… Read More: Card Kits – A Easy Way To Create Lovely Handmade… »

One Sheet Wonder Cards With Painted Poppies DSP

By | 3 May 2020

One Sheet Wonder is a technique using one sheet of 12″ x 12″ patterned paper along with some coordinating coloured cardstock to make a set of cards! In my case, I used two different pieces of 6″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper [DSP] which is the equivalent of one piece of DSP. The advantage of… Read More: One Sheet Wonder Cards With Painted Poppies DSP »